[Ontbirds] Eastern Ontario Rarities update

Hi Everyone Both the Mountain Bluebird and Bullock’s Oriole continue at the previously reported locations and the Smew was observed along the St. Lawrence River between Ault Island and off Upper Canada Village. No reports of the Pink-footed Goose today. There was a sizable flight of Snow Geese

[Ontbirds] Smew: An Important Reminder

Ontario Birders: This afternoon my daughter and I posted directions with civic addresses to help the many folks still looking for the Smew. Please note that the small bay in question is easily visible from the roadside. There is absolutely no need to trespass in any way on what is clearly pr

[Ontbirds] Vermilion flycatcher still present in Wallaceburg

Hi All, Vermilion flycatcher was still present as of 1:15 today. It's been flying around on the small shrub row and making a few trips to the fence line for photos. The home owners have asked that we do not walk into the grass pasture and instead stay on the edge of the back yard. Happy birding

[Ontbirds] Smew (Yes)

Smew is currently on south side of Ault Island, visible in small sheltered bay behind 13897 and 13901 Willbruck Drive. Aaron and Tia Hywarren Ottawa ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Sen

[Ontbirds] Lark Sparrow refound, Haliburton

Refound at 2:15 by Tracy Patterson and friends. At same location near entrance to landfill. Ed Poropat Dump is W of Haliburton Village on Industrial Park Rd. Sent from my iPhone ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the pr

[Ontbirds] Brown-headed Cowbirds in Markham

This morning, three Brown-headed Cowbirds arrived at one of our feeders in Markham. I’m not sure if there have been many sightings of Cowbirds this season or not, so I thought I would post this. Miranda O’Hara ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario

[Ontbirds] Vermilion flycatcher - Wallaceburg

Bird present right now 12:45 Lots of observers. Directions per previous emails -- Sent from myMail app for Android ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - the provincial birding organization. Send bird reports to birdalert@ontbi

[Ontbirds] Fwd: Vermilion flycatcher north of Wallaceburg

The vermilion flycatcher was seen at 11 am today. Directions courtesy of Steve Charbonneau Cheers John Carley >> >> *Directions:* The location is 3 kilometres north of Wallaceburg. From the >> north, take Hwy 40 south to Langstaff Line. Go >> east (left) to Nelson St. and north (left) to #1596

[Ontbirds] Smew at Ault Island/Upper Canada Village - notes on viewing locations

Hi Everyone, We were able to relocate the Smew after Bruce's last sighting around 10:15 this morning. It was west of Ault Island best viewed off of the Battle of Chrysler Farm Monument in Upper Canada Village. After watching it for about five minutes it again flew east, around the southwest tip of

[Ontbirds] Vermillion still present same location Wallaceburg

‎Bird still present at 1045 am north end of property.Cheryl edgecombeRob DobosDirections as per Steve Charbonneau: The location is 3 kilometres north of Wallaceburg. From the north, take Hwy 40 south to Langstaff Line. Go> >> east (left) to Nelson St. and north (left) to #1596. The house and pastu

[Ontbirds] Snowy still present Harrow, essex,

Snowy owl is still in the same field but is at the service Lane for the turbines on Smith road.Smith and con 3 or county road 20Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone on the Bell network. ___ ONTBIRDS is presented by the Ontario Field Ornithologists - th

[Ontbirds] Smew at Ault Island

Hi all, The Smew just flew around the western point of the island and appeared to land around the corner. Going to look off the west end of Ault Island now. Bruce Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 ___

[Ontbirds] Great Horned Owl in Carden

Merry Christmas Birders, We saw a majestic Great Horned Owl on our way home from our family Christmas. It was perched on the gin of a lone cedar tree in the open meadow, on the east side of Wylie Road, just north of McNamee Road. Take the Kirkfield Road, north from Kirkfield on Hwy 48, east of

[Ontbirds] Smew at Ault Island

Hi all, The Smew is present off the footbridge near the guest house at Upper Canada Village. Showing well and associating with Common Mergansers. Thanks, Bruce and Ben Bruce Di Labio 400 Donald B. Munro Drive P.O. Box 538 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0 Cell: 613-715-2571 __